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posted June 15, 2002 01:56 PM
 Edited By: BA on 16 Jun 2002 10:59
Rain = 1, BA = 0
Looks like I met my match Thursday night!!
I was riding home from a Test and Tune session at local KilKare Raceway. ESPN and Speedvision were there filming for some reason, not sure when they will put it on the air or how much, but there's a chance I'm on there! 
Anyway, they closed about 10-20 minutes early due to incoming rain and lightning. So,...I'm on my way home, riding of course because I don't have a trailer.
Then the rain comes down,......nothing too hateful, but it just keeps coming and coming! After about 20 minutes of that stuff, I'm pretty soaked, I'm wearing my leather pants, jacket and gloves.....and of course my helmet.
Then, on Rt 35, I'm doing about 50mph and my 5'6" ass is COMPLETELY tucked and molded to the tank, and out of freakin' NO WHERE, the rear end starts coming around to my right!!!
I was like, HEY, I like leaving darkies in the dry going around corners but this is just NOT COOL!! I started counter-steering as usual, but the slide was in the slowest motion, it was weird, it just kept coming around! I knew it was hydroplaning but I was hoping like hell I could catch it! I couldn't!
I must've stayed on the bike as long as possible trying to correct it because I actually went went down forward of the bike (well, over the right side, with it sideways!), and the bike landed on the pipe side.
I proceded to slide down Rt35 about about 50mph, on my back, thinking "hey, this is just like Nicky Hayden!!!". Then as I start spinning like a top, I see the traffic behind me about 1/8th - 1/4 mile. I was thinking, I hope they see me!!!
As I'm spinning, I then see my bike. It's spinning too!! Counter-clockwise. Weird to see it spinning down the road while I'm sliding down the road in the rain too.
I spin around some more, seeing traffic again, then the bike, which is now ahead of me. (Whew!! glad to see that!)
I came to a rest in pretty much the same lane. (middle) but the bike had rested up against the left side of the lane. That area for when your car breaks down or somethin'.
There is a 3' concrete barrier and it is up against that.
I got up and ran over to it, picked it up, sat on it to put the kickstand down and start looking things over.
Traffic had mostly stopped for me. (whew!) Two cars pulled over directly behind the bike. I knew that "I" was ok, so I waved the second car to go on. The first guy got out and came up to me. I told him I was alright. We both inspected the bike,...and I gave him an inquisitive look and said. Hmmm. Lets see if it starts! Sure enough,....Good ol Kaw fired right up!! Gotta love that!!
My front fender was busted, but it didn't seem to impair tire movement. I don't see any oil leaking, but I smell coolant.
My right foot peg was dangling,....so,....no rear brakes and no foot rest. I reached for the front brake and....DAMN. Nothing. The resevoir cover is busted. So I've got no brakes, no cell phone (left it at home. 1st time ever) It's raining, It's dark and my friends are probably 20-30 min. away, or so I thought. I think to myself. I don't want to stand in the rain for ANOTHER 20-30 minutes!! So, I decide to ride home. Crazy, I know.
So eventually, I make it home. I passed about another 3 accidents on the way home,...and have to go about 15 - 20 minutes out of my way just to get around those accidents and traffic. It was just HELL!
I'll post some pictures tonight, but here's a run down of what I think I'm going to need.
IF ANYONE HAS THESE PARTS, I'M BUYING!!!!!!!
Just email me at sportbikeral@hotmail.com
front fender (red)
RH Lower fairing (red)
Front Fairing
Rear tail panel if the price is right. Mine ain't too bad.
Right side, foot-peg BRACKET.
Clutch cover
Clutch puller shaft. (the vertical shaft)
Entire right side clip-on and attachments.
(ie. bar end, brake lever, brake resevoir, throttle cable plastic housing thing.... all that crap up there)
Front RH turn signal, and maybe the back one.
The HMF pipe ain't in too bad of shape. It's very useable, but the canister has light scratches. I definitely need a new holding bracket and rubber protector.
The seat is fine, the rear cowling is fine, double-bubble is fine, tank cover is fine.
Even my leathers appear to be fine!! Helmet has only two dime-sized chips off of it. Hell, I could sand it and put a decal over that!
I'm damn lucky compared to what some others have had here recently!!! It was a moment that I won't forget though!
Please let me know if you've got any parts to sell! 
BA
  
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kzz1
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posted June 15, 2002 05:03 PM
Edited By: kzz1 on 15 Jun 2002 22:14
WOW!!!
Glad to see you are ok!Wish I could help you out with the parts but....I too, are looking for Busa parts  if its not a total loss 
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jessz1
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posted June 15, 2002 07:09 PM
Glad you are OK. Chaulk it up to experience!!! Good story to tell the kids
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TeamSpeed
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posted June 16, 2002 07:47 AM
helmet damage
I was always told that helmets are good for one hit. After that they are trash. I would be careful about the helmet. $300 is cheap to protect your head. Just a "heads-up", no pun intended
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Your Car Is Slow
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posted June 16, 2002 08:52 AM
Damn dude...glad to hear you and the bike came out much better than expected!
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BA
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posted June 16, 2002 09:55 AM
Edited By: BA on 16 Jun 2002 10:57
PICS PICS PICS. :)
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http://www.printroom.com/_vti_bin/ViewImage.dll?userid=Allang&album_id=31090&image_id=37&courtesy=1
http://www.printroom.com/_vti_bin/ViewImage.dll?userid=Allang&album_id=31090&image_id=38&courtesy=1
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frEEk
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posted June 16, 2002 07:21 PM
my right peg broke in exactly the same place almost 2 years ago. i had it welded back on. doesnt look all polished anymore, but has worked just fine.
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BlackMandingoWarrior
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posted June 17, 2002 11:54 AM
Glad You're OK Al!!
I know that was some scary shit!!! I got caught out in the rain Friday and when I got home I needed a couple of stiff drinks!!! I have visions of doing what you you did all the way to the place I stopped to let the weather blow over. The bike doesn't look hurt too bad but I know looks can be deceiving. You were very fortunate to say the least. Take care and get that puppy back on the road.
Peace
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BA
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posted June 17, 2002 12:03 PM
Yo BMW, do you ever hang out at Brocks trailer when you visit KilKare???
If you do, I'll be sure to stop by if I see a silver 12!
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BlackMandingoWarrior
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posted June 17, 2002 12:30 PM
I Know Who Brock Davidson Is...
But I don't know him personally, we've never been introduced. I did have the dubious priviledge of lining up against him last summer on my 9R. Needless to say he left me at the line and I got an excellent view of how you're suppose to launch a bike!!! I'm going to try and make Test and Tune Thurs but I may have to bring the rugrats. I'll let you know by Wed.
Peace
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